Rocco's Cucina & Bar
450 COMMERCIAL ST, BOSTON, MA 02113
Last inspected Oct 19, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Rocco's Cucina & Bar, spanning September 2016 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 11 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 19, 2026
✓11 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 13, 2026
✕11 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Sep 25, 2025
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Sep 9, 2025
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 4, 2024
✓1 violation
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Dec 5, 2023
✓13 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Prohibiting a Cross Connection (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Dec 1, 2023
✕13 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Prohibiting a Cross Connection (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 15, 2022
✓10 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- Drain boards (C)
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 8, 2022
✕10 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- Drain boards (C)
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 13, 2021
✓3 violations
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 1, 2021
✕3 violations
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 13, 2020
✓3 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
Jan 2, 2020
✕3 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
Apr 12, 2019
✓3 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Consumer Advisories
Apr 5, 2019
✕3 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Consumer Advisories
Oct 10, 2018
✓Mar 9, 2018
✓5 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Test Kit Provided
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Location Accessible
- PIC Knowledge
Feb 28, 2018
✕5 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Test Kit Provided
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Location Accessible
- PIC Knowledge
Oct 10, 2017
✓2 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
Feb 21, 2017
✓1 violation
- Food Utensil Storage
Oct 6, 2016
✓3 violations
- Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Location Accessible
Sep 29, 2016
✕3 violations
- Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Location Accessible
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